Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society

The Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society (OSS) is the academic and professional honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.

Membership & Fees

Benefits include: Public recognition as an outstanding individual within the discipline, the opportunity to participate in activities that promote your interests, networking with high achieving individuals with a common interest, and the development of key skills in organization-sponsored events.

Lifetime membership fee: $75.

Current Members

If you are currently a member of the Order of the Sword and Shield, your group is active on Facebook. For assistance connecting with this group, email studentaffairs@apus.edu.

Chapter Standing

The Order of the Sword and Shield has achieved BRONZE standing, per the university's Chapter Standards program. Bronze standing demonstrates a notable level of chapter involvement and denotes excellence in chapter leadership and member engagement.

Leadership Opportunities

Eligibility

Eligible students meeting the criteria below will receive an invitation during the months of April and October. If you believe you are eligible and do not receive an invitation, email studentaffairs@apus.edu.

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